He began to study piano in 1895. In 1906 he graduated from New York University. He worked in publishing and journalism, and became a music critic, broadcaster and author. He received four honorary doctorates.

1912 (27)

The Siren Song, for orchestra

1914 (29)

The Highwayman, for baritone, women's voices and orchestra

The Chambered Nautilus, for chorus and orchestra

1918 (33)

The Portrait of a Lady, for eleven instruments

1919 (34)

Through the Looking-glass, suite for chamber orchestra (version for full orchestra, 1922)